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Rhubarb Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

The blueberry squares at Starbucks are the inspiration for these Rhubarb Blueberry Oatmeal Bars. I had one of those a while ago, and it was delicious. And I knew I had to make a homemade version. Blueberries are in season now, and we had a bunch of the sweet, juicy berries. And we also had rhubarb, so I decided to add that, too. Injecting a little bit of tartness was a good idea, because blueberries and rhubarb were perfect together in these squares.

Blueberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars

It's Okay to Have a Treat Sometimes

Can we call these semi healthy? Yes, there's butter and sugar. But they are made with fruit, and there are oats in there, too. But who am I fooling. These are a treat, no doubt about it. A delicious treat of blueberry rhubarb goodness between buttery oatmeal crispness. And we all need a treat sometimes. Life is about balance, and treats are part of that.

So yes, obviously I'm a big fan of blueberries. I'm a big fan of eating local. And I live in a province where cultivated blueberries are a major crop. So getting my order of local, fresh, blueberries each summer is something that I always look forward to. And the bonus is, blueberries freeze very well. So I get a large amount, and freeze them. Then I can have blueberries every day in my morning smoothie, all winter long.

These delicious blueberry oatmeal bars should be cooled completely, allowing them to set, before slicing.

Using a pastry blender to cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles course crumbs

Press half the flour mixture into prepared pan to form crust

Spread blueberry rhubarb mixture over the bottom crust

Spread remaining flour mixture over the fruit layer, pressing lightly

Bake in center of oven until golden, about 45 minutes

Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into 24 squares

Recipe Notes

Don't have fresh blueberries? An equal quantity of thawed frozen blueberries (unsweetened) will work fine in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Rhubarb Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Amount Per Serving (1 bar)

Calories 203Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Cholesterol 20mg7%

Sodium 121mg5%

Potassium 108mg3%

Total Carbohydrates 31g10%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 19g

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A5.2%

Vitamin C3.7%

Calcium2.9%

Iron4.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Rhubarb Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

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Thanks Dina! These really are delicious. And thanks for your kind words. I love the photography aspect of blogging, and I’m always learning and striving to improve. So those words are very encouraging. 🙂

Looks delicious! I think your homemade version is much better and fresher than Starbucks! We love our blueberries too! Me and my son and easily chomp down a few pounds! Thanks for sharing! And I am going to buy some more blueberries! I love to freeze them at the end of summer so I can enjoy them during the winter months too!